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The Hyundai Inster charging cable decision is more forgiving than it is on most electric cars, because this is a small city car rather than a family SUV. The Inster accepts 10.5 kW on AC, and it does so on every trim and on both batteries, so the 42.0 kWh and 49.0 kWh packs differ in how long they take rather than in how hard they pull.
Every Hyundai Inster charges through a Type 2 to Type 2 Charging Cable. The inlet is at the front of the car on the nearside, the left front corner as you stand behind it, and the same socket handles CCS for DC. Type 2 has been the AC standard here since the Inster went on UK sale in January 2025.
You will find two different AC numbers quoted for this car. Hyundai's press material rounds the onboard charger up to 11 kW, while Hyundai's own UK Tech and Spec Guide states 10.5 kW. We quote 10.5 kW because that is the published specification. At home the argument is academic, since a British domestic supply cannot feed the car anything close to either figure.
Both of those figures describe three-phase power. A house in Britain has a single phase, which pins the Inster to 7.4 kW whatever cable is attached, and our 1-Phase, 32A cable passes that whole 7.4 kW through. On it a Standard Range Inster goes from empty to full in about 6 hours and a Long Range in about 7. The 32A three-phase cable is money well spent only where three-phase power genuinely exists behind the socket, meaning a workplace or a 22 kW public post rather than a driveway.
This is where the Inster parts company with bigger EVs. A 16A cable holds the car at 3.7 kW, which is 12 hours from empty on the 42.0 kWh battery and 14 hours on the 49.0 kWh. Both of those still finish inside one night on the plug, which is simply not true of a 77 kWh Ioniq 5. On an Inster the 16A cable is a genuine option rather than a false economy. What it costs you is daytime flexibility: arrive home at five needing 60 miles for an evening trip and the 32A cable is done in around ninety minutes where the 16A takes over three hours.
Hyundai supplies a Type 2 Mode 3 cable with the Inster but publishes neither its length nor its amperage, and no three-pin cable is included with the car. Our Type 2 to 3-Pin Charging Cable covers that gap, pulling 2.3 kW from an ordinary 13A socket for roughly twelve miles of range an hour. A thirteen hour stop at a relative's house is worth about 155 miles on a Standard Range car, most of its 203 mile WLTP figure. Our guide sets out what a household socket really gives an electric car.
That front nearside flap is what decides your length. Drive forwards onto a driveway with the wallbox mounted near the house and the socket ends up at the far end of the car from the unit, so measure that run with the car standing where you actually leave it. 5m suits a reverse-in park or a unit sited ahead of the bonnet on the left. Choose 10m for nose-in parking, a box on the offside wall, or a shared bay. 15m and 20m exist for long drives and detached garages.
Trims are 01, 02 and Cross, the Cross being sold with the 49.0 kWh battery only, from £23,755. WLTP range is 203 miles on the 42.0 kWh car and 229 miles on the 49.0 kWh, falling to 223 miles for the Cross and on 17 inch wheels. If a second Hyundai shares the drive, the Kona and the Ioniq 5 have pages of their own, and the whole Hyundai charging cable range sits in one place.
Cables are IEC 62196 Type 2 and certified to CE, with IP55 sealing on the Type 2 to Type 2, IP67 on the Type 2 to 3-Pin, and a -30C to +50C, or +60C for the 3-pin temperature range. Two year manufacturer's warranty and free next working day UK delivery.
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 10.5 kW, three phase, standard on every trim
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 12 hours | approx. 19 miles | Genuinely finishes overnight |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 6 hours | approx. 39 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 10.5 kW (car limited) | 4 hours 15 mins | approx. 55 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 19 hours 15 mins | approx. 12 miles | Keep one in the boot |
Maximum onboard AC charging speed: 10.5 kW, three phase, standard on every trim
| Cable Type | Max Charge Rate | Empty to Full | Range Added Per Hour | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 16A (5m / 10m) | 3.7 kW | 14 hours | approx. 18 miles | Still fits one night on the plug |
| Type 2 - 1-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 7.4 kW | 7 hours | approx. 37 miles | Best Fit at home |
| Type 2 - 3-Phase, 32A (5m / 10m) | 10.5 kW (car limited) | 5 hours | approx. 52 miles | For 22kW posts and workplaces |
| Type 2 to 3-Pin (5m / 10m) | 2.3 kW | 22 hours 30 mins | approx. 11 miles | Keep one in the boot |
Cold weather and motorway pace will each reduce what you actually get.
We pride ourselves on the quality of our cables. Every cable comes with a 2 year manufacturer's warranty, and the jacket will survive being driven over, though we would rather you did not make a habit of it.
Protection against pressure
Our cables are safe to use whatever the weather. Type 2 to Type 2 cables are IP55 rated, CE marked, and work from -30°C to +50°C. Type 2 to 3 pin cables are IP67 rated, CE marked and work from -30°C to +60°C.
Protection against temperature
Our cables fit any electric car or plug-in hybrid with a Type 2 inlet, including Audi, BMW, Volvo, Mini, Mercedes, Kia, Hyundai, Volkswagen, Smart and Toyota. Use our car reg checker to confirm your car.
Compatible with all Type 2 cars
A Hyundai Inster needs a Type 2 to Type 2 cable, and the 32A single-phase version is the one to buy for home because it hands the car the full 7.4 kW a domestic supply allows. A Type 2 to 3-Pin cable makes sense as a second purchase, since Hyundai does not put one in the boot.
Yes. The 42.0 kWh and 49.0 kWh Hyundai Inster both accept 10.5 kW on AC, so the rate is identical and only the duration changes. On a 7.4 kW home supply the Standard Range takes about 6 hours from empty and the Long Range about 7.
10.5 kW is the figure Hyundai gives in its UK Tech and Spec Guide, and 11 kW is the rounded number used in press releases. Both describe the same three-phase onboard charger fitted to every Hyundai Inster. On a single-phase British supply the car is held to 7.4 kW either way, so the difference never appears on a home wallbox.
Only where there is three-phase power to plug it into. A Hyundai Inster on a domestic supply draws 7.4 kW through a 32A three-phase cable, exactly what the cheaper single-phase cable already gives it. At a real three-phase supply the car takes 10.5 kW and a Long Range Inster fills in about 5 hours instead of 7.
No. Hyundai includes a Type 2 Mode 3 cable with the Inster but no three-pin cable, so charging from an ordinary household socket needs a Type 2 to 3-Pin cable bought separately. That draws 2.3 kW, around twelve miles of range an hour on a Standard Range Inster.
It depends which way round you park, because the Hyundai Inster's charge flap is at the front on the nearside. Measure from the wallbox to that corner of the car as it normally stands. 5m works for a reverse-in park or a unit mounted ahead of the car on the left, while 10m covers nose-in parking, an offside wall, or a shared bay.
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| Type 2 to Type 2 | Type 2 to 3 pin | |
|---|---|---|
| Charges from | A home wallbox or a public charge point | Any standard UK 3 pin socket, no wallbox needed |
| Max power | 3.7 kW at 16A, 7.4 kW at 32A, 22 kW on three phase | 2.4 kW |
| Speed at home | 7.4 kW on a 32A cable. UK homes are single phase, so an 11 kW or 22 kW car still draws 7.4 kW | 2.4 kW |
| Range per hour | About 12 miles at 3.7 kW, 25 miles at 7.4 kW | About 8 miles |
| Weatherproof rating | IP55 | IP67 |
| Temperature | -30°C to +50°C | -30°C to +60°C |
| Built to | IEC 62196-2:2016 2-IIb | IEC 62752:2016 / COR1:2019 |
| Certified | CE | CE |
| Best for | Your everyday charging cable | Backup, and away from home where there is no wallbox |
| Choose this | Select Type 2 to Type 2 for the Hyundai Inster | Select Type 2 to 3 pin for the Hyundai Inster |
| Full range | All Type 2 to Type 2 cables | All Type 2 to 3 pin cables |
| Connector type | Type 2 to Type 2 (IEC 62196-2:2016 2-IIb, Mennekes) |
| Rated current | 16A or 32A single phase, or 32A three phase |
| Max power | 3.7 kW at 16A, 7.4 kW at 32A, 22 kW on three phase |
| Speed at home | 7.4 kW. UK homes are single phase, so an 11 kW or 22 kW car still draws 7.4 kW |
| Range per hour | About 12 miles at 3.7 kW, 25 miles at 7.4 kW |
| Slower supplies | Fine. Charging runs at the lowest limit of the car, the charge point and the cable, so a 32A cable works normally on a 16A supply |
| Voltage | AC 250V single phase, AC 400V three phase, 50Hz |
| Signal current | 2A at 30V |
| Full range | All Type 2 to Type 2 cables |
| Lengths | 5m, 10m, 15m, 20m |
| Conductors | 16A: 3 x 2.5mm² plus 2 x 0.5mm² 32A single phase: 3 x 6mm² plus 2 x 0.5mm² 32A three phase: 5 x 6mm² plus 1 x 0.5mm² |
| Insulation | XLPO |
| Sheath | TPU |
| Shell | Flame retardant thermoplastic, UL94-V0 |
| Pins | Copper alloy, silver plated |
| Colour | Black cable, green and black connectors |
| Weatherproof rating | IP55 in use |
| Temperature | -30°C to +50°C |
| Mechanical life | Over 1,000 connections |
| Impact | Survives a 1m drop and a 2 tonne vehicle driving over it |
| Plug force | Under 100N |
| Insulation resistance | Over 1,000 MΩ at DC 500V |
| Withstand voltage | 2,500V |
| Contact impedance | 0.5 mΩ maximum |
| Pin temp rise | Under 50K |
| Built to | IEC 62196-2:2016 2-IIb |
| Certified | CE |
| Connector type | Type 2 to 3 pin, BS1363 13A plug |
| Socket needed | Any standard UK 3 pin socket. No wallbox needed |
| Max power | 2.4 kW |
| Current | 6A to 13A, set on the control box |
| Voltage | 230V AC, 50Hz |
| Range per hour | About 8 miles |
| Overnight | About 100 miles in 12 hours |
| Full range | All Type 2 to 3 pin cables |
| Weatherproof rating | IP67 |
| RCD | Built in, Type B |
| Protection | Over and under voltage, overload, short circuit, earth leakage, over temperature and lightning surge |
| Built to | IEC 62752:2016 / COR1:2019 |
| Certified | CE |
| Display | OLED screen: charging time, energy used, live voltage, current and power, and lifetime total |
| Controls | Touch key, LED status light, adjustable current, delay timer |
| Box size | 200 x 90 x 52 mm |
| Weight | Up to 2.1 kg |
| Cooling | Natural air |
| Standby power | Under 0.5 W |
| Connectivity | None. No WiFi, Bluetooth, 4G or Ethernet |
| Lengths | 5m, 10m, 15m |
| Temperature | -30°C to +60°C |
| Humidity | Up to 95% |
| Max altitude | 2,000m |
| Materials | Tempered glass and PC control box |
| Colour | Black |
| In the box | Charging cable only. The premium storage carry bag is sold separately |
| Warranty | 2 year warranty |
| Delivery | Free next working day UK delivery |
| Model and years | Battery | Connector | Max AC charge speed | Cable we recommend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inster 01 and 02 Standard Range, 2025 on | 42.0 kWh gross (39 usable) | Type 2, CCS for DC | 10.5 kW, three phase, standard | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| Inster 01 and 02 Long Range, 2025 on | 49.0 kWh gross (46 usable) | Type 2, CCS for DC | 10.5 kW, three phase, standard | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
| Inster Cross, 2025 on, Long Range only | 49.0 kWh gross (46 usable) | Type 2, CCS for DC | 10.5 kW, three phase, standard | Type 2 to Type 2, 32A single phase |
Every Hyundai Inster has the same onboard charger, so the battery you chose changes the duration and not the rate. Hyundai rounds this figure to 11 kW in press material while its UK Tech and Spec Guide states 10.5 kW. Either way a single-phase British home supply limits the car to 7.4 kW, which is exactly what the 32A single-phase cable delivers. The 32A three-phase cable is only useful where three-phase power is actually installed.
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Cable Type:
How do I Choose?The cable connection depends on what connection type your car accepts. If you don't know, use our handy car reg checker.
Cable Length:
Sizing guideWe offer different length cables to suit your needs, whether you park next to your charger at home or at the office.
Rated Power (Charge Speed):
How do I Choose?Rated power is the fastest the cable can charge. Match it to your car and your charge point. A higher rated cable still works at every lower speed.
Accessory Add-Ons
We offer a range of products to help store and transport your charging cable. Choose from the accessories below:
A charging cable that connects electric vehicles (EVs) with a Type 2 connector to charging points is also equipped with a Type 2 socket. It supports faster charging speeds and is commonly used across Europe for EVs with this standard connection.
This cable allows electric vehicles with a Type 2 socket to charge from a standard UK 3-pin domestic outlet. It provides a slower charge but is useful for home or emergency charging when dedicated charging stations aren't available.
A cable used to extend the reach of a Type 2 charging cable. It's helpful when the existing cable is too short to connect an electric vehicle to the charging point, providing more flexibility in parking.
A fixed charging cable attached to a charging point, designed for electric vehicles with a Type 2 socket. The tethered design eliminates the need to carry a separate cable, offering convenience for regular charging at home or work.
A charging cable that connects electric vehicles with a Type 1 socket to charging points equipped with a Type 2 outlet. This allows EVs with the older Type 1 standard to use more modern charging infrastructure.
This cable enables electric vehicles with a Type 1 connector to charge from a standard UK 3-pin household outlet. It's suitable for slower charging at home when dedicated EV charging points aren't accessible.
A 5M charging cable is the shortest length that we offer. It is a great option if you can park close to the charge point and do not need much length to reach your car.
A 10M charging cable is the most popular length. It allows you to have enough flexibility whilst still being easy enough to move. This is a great option if you cannot park close to the electricity supply.
A 15M charging cable is a great choice if you need some extra flexibility, i.e. get past another car or reach the other end of a driveway. The length of the cable does not affect the charging speed.
A 20M charging cable is the longest cable that we currently offer. 20M reaches the vast majority of locations where you would want to charge your car. Always use one continuous cable. Never join two charging cables together and never charge through an extension lead, because the join is where heat builds up.
The choice if you will charge from a standard UK 3 pin socket. It runs at the most the socket can safely supply, and the control box lets you turn the current down for a slower, gentler charge overnight or on an older circuit.
A 16amp cable will be able to charge at 3.7kW. This is the cheapest product if your car's max charge speed is 3.7kW. If you have two electric cars or are looking to purchase another it might be worth considering a faster charging cable as this could limit charge speeds moving forward.
A 32amp charging cable will be able to charge at 7.4kW, which is the most a single phase UK home supply can deliver. A 32amp cable also charges at every lower speed (for example 16amp, 3.7kW), so it is the right choice if your home charge point is 7.4kW or you mostly charge at home.
A 32amp 3-phase charging cable will be able to charge at all speeds up to 22kW, so the cable never limits your charge speed at home or in public. It is also capable of charging at all lower charge speeds.
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